Lemon roulade with quark: a fresh and delicate dessert you'll love

Name: Lemon roulade with quark: a fresh and delicate dessert you'll love
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 5 eggs (whites and yolks separated); 2 tablespoons hot water; 100 g sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 100 g plain flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 50 g potato starch; 3 sheets white gelatin; 500 g low-fat quark; 100 g sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; juice and zest of 1 lemon (preferably organic); 200 ml whipping cream; powdered sugar for dusting

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Easy to prepare
8 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Are you looking for a light summer dessert that refreshes and at the same time delights the taste buds of the whole family? Try our airy lemon roulade with quark cream! This dessert is not only visually appealing, but thanks to the fresh taste of lemon and the delicate quark it suits any occasion — whether it’s a family celebration, a Sunday coffee gathering or a summer barbecue. The recipe is simple and even a less experienced baker can manage it.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

5 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
2 tablespoons hot water
100 g sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
100 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
50 g potato starch

For the filling:

3 sheets white gelatin
500 g low-fat quark
100 g sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
juice and zest of 1 lemon (preferably organic)
200 ml whipping cream
powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough: Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whip the egg whites with the hot water until stiff peaks form. Beat the yolks with the sugar and vanilla sugar until pale and fluffy. Gently fold the beaten whites into the yolks.
Dry ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder and starch, and gradually incorporate them into the mixture. Spread the batter on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 200 °C for about 15 minutes.
Rolling: Carefully transfer the hot sponge onto a clean towel sprinkled with powdered sugar, roll it up and let it cool.
Filling: Soak the gelatin in cold water. Mix the quark with the sugar, vanilla sugar, lemon juice and zest. Squeeze out the gelatin, dissolve it and stir it into the quark drop by drop. Chill for a while.
Assembly: Whip the cream until stiff and, as soon as the quark mixture begins to thicken, gently combine them. Spread the filling over the cooled sheet, roll again and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
Serving: Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. For extra freshness you can also add a few raspberries or lemon slices on top.

⏱ Total preparation time:

45 minutes + 3 hours chilling

🍰 Number of servings:

8–10 servings

🧁 Conclusion:

This lemon roulade with quark is the perfect choice for anyone who loves delicate and refreshing desserts. Combined with a light sponge and a creamy filling, you’ll get a dessert that never disappoints. Adapt it to your taste — try adding seasonal fruit or a few drops of lime juice for extra zing. Try it and you’ll see that it disappears from the plate before you know it!